M4.4 Depth: 170.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Southern Peru

UTC time: 2026-05-12 06:03:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Southern Peru on May 12, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 170 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
170.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 06:03:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
-15.81247, -71.03211

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170.1 km
Intermediate
170.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ubinas
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 112 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 115 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru

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